A Nurse Is Preparing to Take an Oral Temperature on a Patient

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing to take an oral temperature on a patient. The nurse understands that the patient needs to wait 30 minutes to take an oral temperature if the patient

A) understands and follows directions.
B) is able to breathe through the nose.
C) has an altered mental status.
D) has had hot or cold food or drink in the last 30 minutes.